We asked so many questions in our annual State of the Industry survey that we couldn't publish them all, so we wanted to share one that didn't make the final cut:
If you could change one thing about your business, what would it be?
Here are some of the responses from our contractor readers, ranging from serious to humorous. Can you relate? Do you disagree? Tell us what you would change about your business in the comment section.
• Weight of big machine!• I would be a philanthropist.• Consumers would not rush a job!• We would be selling more exclusive products that competitors can't sell.• Be better organized!!!• Move to a warmer climate!!!!! That's my wife speaking.• The builder acknowledging our needs for job site conditions would be amazing.• Get rid of bamboo flooring.• Not to worry so much for nothing.• Delegate more of my daily tasks.• I would retire.• Having one day off a week.• Have all floors be waist-high so I no longer need to crawl.• Would have started when I was 21 instead of 39.• If I want change in my business, I change it.• I have already done it... Stopped selling brands supporting big box retailers.
To read more results from wood floor manufacturers, distributors and contractors about everything from sales results to opinions on liquidators, LEED and the Lacey Act, click here.
